Moloka'i Museum & Cultural Center

John Denholm
John Denholm
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Mokolai Museum and Cultural Center

  • September 28, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by John Denholm from Pleasanton, California
Mokolai Museum and Cultural Center

The Molokai Museum operates on the grounds of the R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill. Rudolph Meyer was on his way to seek his fortune in the California Gold Rush but was detained in Hawaii and decided to stay. The fascinating history of his family is intertwined with that of the island.

Admission to the museum is $3.50 for adults. The museum building is fairly new and very modern. There are many photographs of the island and it's people. Upon entrance, the docent sets you up with two films to watch. One is a documentary on the construction and restoration of the mill and the other is a National Park Service film about the former leper colony at Kalapaupa and the restoration efforts and challenges being faced.

After browsing in the museum, you can take a self-guided tour of the mill. As it is the smallest mill in the state, the tour does not take long. The unique thing about the mill is that it has been restored to working order.

While not for everyone, history buffs will enjoy the museum. Those who are not history buffs will not have to suffer for long as the museum will only take 30 to 45 minutes to visit.

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